anfalas 0 Posted January 13, 2017 Air King is spot on. Besides no one knows what it is. Yeah I'd have picked out the Air King from those Rich, does look good I buy 95% of my stuff from Marvellous Replica. But every once in a while I'll roll the dice with Ali/DhGate. Best of the lot were the Air King, the Tudor BB, and the fifty fathoms. Worse comes to worse you can always sell them for what you paid. Fifty fathoms was DOA but I just replaced the movement. Fifty fathoms are worth a punt just because they're rare as hens teeth to get a decent rep and yeah I noticed their BB's looked half decent. I'm a Toro man but agree DHgate definitely have their place for a bit of trial and error, if they go in the bin no harm done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) It's ok if you can do that^. So these things are repairable by a competent watchmaker? They can just drop a replacement similar inexpensive movt in and reuse the dial+hands datewheel ? How's the lume? On these cheapies I mean :] Edited January 14, 2017 by GMTmasterypastery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anfalas 0 Posted January 14, 2017 It's ok if you can do that^. So these things are repairable by a competent watchmaker? They can just drop a replacement similar inexpensive movt in and reuse the dial+hands datewheel ? If you want to pay a watchmaker to repair a $75 rep go for it (if you can find one) but for me the only 2 options are DIY or bin it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 I'd love to be able to DIY. Just wondering if I can order a seagull movt (or whatever?) for a £10 online and have the watchmaker I use mend one should I get a 'doa' :] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anfalas 0 Posted January 14, 2017 I'd love to be able to DIY. Just wondering if I can order a seagull movt (or whatever?) for a £10 online and have the watchmaker I use mend one should I get a 'doa' :] Chances of a DOA are pretty slim tbh. 2813 low beat movements are generally very reliable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted January 14, 2017 I'd love to be able to DIY. Just wondering if I can order a seagull movt (or whatever?) for a £10 online and have the watchmaker I use mend one should I get a 'doa' :] Chances of a DOA are pretty slim tbh. 2813 low beat movements are generally very reliable. Yeah, that is the 2nd dead movement in probably 40 watches. Those watches I bought really didn't cost any more than I'd pay for a 2813 movement shipped. (that's why I had extras laying around) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) That's reassuring. How's the lume on em?? I'm liking that EXPI, new version with 369 surround lume. Hollow endlinks are the only thing but who cares. Edited January 14, 2017 by GMTmasterypastery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted January 14, 2017 Lume is poor. Generally on most reps the lume is an afterthought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) I'm learning. Thanks. It's getting late here. I'm gonna get organised for tomorrow. Nice chatting to you guys, I'll be back. Enjoy your evenings. Edited January 14, 2017 by GMTmasterypastery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 Air King is spot on. Besides no one knows what it is. Yeah I'd have picked out the Air King from those Rich, does look good I buy 95% of my stuff from Marvellous Replica. But every once in a while I'll roll the dice with Ali/DhGate. Best of the lot were the Air King, the Tudor BB, and the fifty fathoms. Worse comes to worse you can always sell them for what you paid. Fifty fathoms was DOA but I just replaced the movement. Fifty fathoms are worth a punt just because they're rare as hens teeth to get a decent rep and yeah I noticed their BB's looked half decent. I'm a Toro man but agree DHgate definitely have their place for a bit of trial and error, if they go in the bin no harm done I have to say the Black Bay is very tempting! I know someone who bought one bnib from an AD who it would piss off no end that I got one 95% similar for a tiny fraction of what he paid. All I can see is some subtle clasp differences (probably no ceramic bearings?) and the hour hand is less snowflakey. Lume doesn't have the fake patina, which I hate anyway! Pretend vintage pah. Ok, if you don't mind chaps some more questions. Is there any water resistance with these? I see a gasket on the BB user review pic where they removed the caseback. Crystal material, is it actually sapphire crystal? It would surprise me at this pricepoint, but it would be cool. Accuracy, I'm not expecting COSC superlative chronometer grade but is it ok? How do they hold up to abuse, can you expect them to keep going after rough activity? Sorry to bore you guys with questions about cheapies but I don't really have access to anything better yet, nor the confidence to throw 100s into the unknown. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 14, 2017 You should post a pic of this awesome gen collection you have. SS beater. Why don't you just buy a gen sub? That's what they're made for. Trash the thing, a $100 polish later, good as new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 How do I post a pic? I've checked everywhere for an upload button. I have a 16710 and trashing that would be sacrilege the prices minty ones go for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted January 14, 2017 How do I post a pic? I've checked everywhere for an upload button. I have a 16710 and trashing that would be sacrilege the prices minty ones go for. You'll need to host the pic somewhere. You'll find instructions for Flickr & Photobucket pinned at the top of the New Members section - other photo hosts work in a similar way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Okydoky. I'll have some eyecandy up in a min. I understand bear with me,flik r's asking me some bs I'm not a botQs What the hell does 'select all squares with street signs' bloody mean? It's showing me one pic with a sign in it but wtf to do? Edited January 14, 2017 by GMTmasterypastery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 14, 2017 Grab a 2nd hand 14060 they can be got fir 4.5k no necessarily a lot of $. Trash it, get it polished, sell it. Or just keep it. To post pics http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=45382 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_frenchman 31 Posted January 14, 2017 Sorry buddy , but i was expecting other kind of advicing here..... Your post: Please Check it Out Before I Buy Do you really need some advice for 65£.....? Come on. Spend the money and let us know if it was worth it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) I was hoping to get some advice/learn about reps in general. Totally new to it plus can't abide Patek AP prices,delicacy servicing cost /intervals. Plus to communicate with other UK members. But I'll let you know where my journey takes me. Oh, I'm also an Archieluxury fan of several years. Edited January 14, 2017 by GMTmasterypastery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 14, 2017 Archie luxury fan. He will be happy to learn he had at least one fan here !! Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 14, 2017 His older stuff had me giggling more. I worry about his mental wellbeing lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalboy 2 Posted January 14, 2017 Mental .... Nail and head Ole son !! Dal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUSH2112 11 Posted January 15, 2017 I was hoping to get some advice/learn about reps in general. Totally new to it plus can't abide Patek AP prices,delicacy servicing cost /intervals. Plus to communicate with other UK members. But I'll let you know where my journey takes me. Oh, I'm also an Archieluxury fan of several years. Take the time to read the threads on the forum and slow down a bit. All the info you need is here already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) You should post a pic of this awesome gen collection you have. Couple of pics in my intro post. Between this post and that I've made it pretty clear what I'm really after, and I'll pay good money for one if it's exactly what I want and I trust the seller to guide me through the transaction process (preferably in the uk). Except for once I have never bought anything online let alone from an actual person unknown to me. On the rare occasion I absolutely have to a friend does it for me. The one time I did it was through a damn duplicate website, I was scammed and I lost a sum worth it for the lesson. Edited January 15, 2017 by GMTmasterypastery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMTmasterypastery 0 Posted January 15, 2017 I was hoping to get some advice/learn about reps in general. Totally new to it plus can't abide Patek AP prices,delicacy servicing cost /intervals. Plus to communicate with other UK members. But I'll let you know where my journey takes me. Oh, I'm also an Archieluxury fan of several years. Take the time to read the threads on the forum and slow down a bit. All the info you need is here already. Cheers. I've been at it an hour or two. No rush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thelittleprince 2 Posted January 15, 2017 I had this one way back when i was first learning about reps! Its a very decent cheapie! Get it and you will like it for lets say..... a month then decide you want to take your rep game to the next level and sell it to another noob with the same question down the road Cheers Oh and if you check the reviews on your link! You will see pictures Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Left Coast Guy 24 Posted January 15, 2017 You should post a pic of this awesome gen collection you have. Couple of pics in my intro post. Between this post and that I've made it pretty clear what I'm really after, and I'll pay good money for one if it's exactly what I want and I trust the seller to guide me through the transaction process (preferably in the uk). Except for once I have never bought anything online let alone from an actual person unknown to me. On the rare occasion I absolutely have to a friend does it for me. The one time I did it was through a damn duplicate website, I was scammed and I lost a sum worth it for the lesson. Whoa whoa whoa.....back the truck up --- you're fucking 30 years old and you've never bought anything online before??????? WTF????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
